Money Talk

8 Loans in 7 Years… Almost!

Coming to you again exactly 1 year since my last post, 7 Loans in 6 Years! The debt payoff continues as I’ve *almost* paid off 8 out of 10 loans! If you've been following my journey to being debt free, you know that I've consistently been on track to meet my goal of paying off one… Continue reading 8 Loans in 7 Years… Almost!

2025 HCPP

5TH Annual Homeless Care Package Project

If you're thinking "wow I can't believe it's already that time of year again", you're not completely wrong. Historically, I've started this project in October or November. However, I'm trying something new this year and starting in September! Last year, I had asked if we should start a month earlier so we could get the… Continue reading 5TH Annual Homeless Care Package Project

2025 Punta Cana Trip

Day 5 : Officially Home!

I’m sad to be leaving the DR after an amazing few days, but I’m happy to be heading home to my own bed and my husband. Our flight wasn’t until 1:30, but with international flights you have to get to the airport 3 hours ahead, so after some breakfast we were on our way around… Continue reading Day 5 : Officially Home!

2025 Punta Cana Trip

Day 4 : This Sun is Different

Our last full day in the DR has unfortunately come. After a busy couple of days, today’s plans consist of rest, relaxation, and soaking up the sun on the beach and in the pool.  After our wildly late club night last night we woke up around 9 and got ready for the day. Our resort… Continue reading Day 4 : This Sun is Different

2025 Punta Cana Trip

Day 3 : Bugged Out

Boy was that sleep last night much needed! Everyone awoke around 8am so we could have enough time to get ready, eat breakfast, and make it to our meeting spot for our excursion today.  We’re going buggy-ing! Today’s excursion is our favorite thing we have planned. We got to drive dune buggies to 3 different… Continue reading Day 3 : Bugged Out

2025 Punta Cana Trip

Day 2: The Power of Sugar Cane

It’s our first full day in the DR and what better way to start than a cultural tour?! These types of tours might make for a long day, but boy are they worth it. You get to see so much in a relatively short amount of time. It was another early morning with breakfast at… Continue reading Day 2: The Power of Sugar Cane

2025 Punta Cana Trip

Day 1 : MY 10th ANNUAL NEW YEAR NEW PLACE TRIP!!

If you would’ve told 20 year old me that 10 years from now (pretty much - I’m not quite 30 yet😂) I’d still be doing annual New Year New Place trips I don’t know if I’d believe you.  Of course when I made the goal I aspired for it to never end. There are endless… Continue reading Day 1 : MY 10th ANNUAL NEW YEAR NEW PLACE TRIP!!

2024 HCPP

SUCCESS! 4th Annual Homeless Care Package Project

About 4 months ago we kicked off our 4th Annual CT HCPP, and I'm back with a final recap! Now that I've given out all of our bags, our project is pretty much at its end. Similar to last year, I handed out a majority of our bags at a local community kitchen. I'm still… Continue reading SUCCESS! 4th Annual Homeless Care Package Project

2024 Raleigh Trip, BLOG

Day 4: Time to go Home :(

Our last day has unfortunately come. Since we don't have to be at the airport until around 1 or so, we decided to take the opportunity to sleep in a little.  This was great in theory, except the hotel we’re staying at is getting roof work done and all you could hear was banging. We… Continue reading Day 4: Time to go Home 😦

2024 Raleigh Trip, BLOG

Day 3: Cows do WHAT?!

Our last full day is already here 😦 With a few things planned for today, we were up and at 'em around 10am.  After stopping at Panera to pick up some breakfast, we were on our way to the NC State Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum! NC State owns this dairy farm where they have over… Continue reading Day 3: Cows do WHAT?!